Central Zagori

This day-trip to Bulgaria will take you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Leave in the morning to the Romanian-Bulgarian border you will arrive at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with perfectly preserved frescoes. Next stop will be done in Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire where you can tour inside the Tsarevets fortress from the 12th century. Step back in time on the Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter and many more. Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria. Visit the interior of Konstantilieva House, a merchants house from the 17th century.

The beauty of Zagori is reknowned for the stone villages, the bridges and Vikos canyon. In this half-day trip, we’ll live the complete experience of the central Zagori and its history. We visit 4 bridges and 4 villages with a short stop for a refreshment.

ZAGORI – A cluster of 46 stone villages, where local stone was transformed into wonderful buildings and streets. Built among the steep slopes of the limestone mountains and the deep river canyons surrounding them, harmoniously blending with them. We begin our daily guided tour from the picturesque valley of west Zagori, passing by Aristi, admiring the evolving landscape in the meantime. We stop at River Voidomatis, one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, where you can plunge into its icy cold water, should you wish to, and then climb to the villages of Papigo. We visit Ovires Rogovo, natural pools in a narrow canyon and then the village of Mikro Papigo. Then we get back to cross a 1,090 m. pass to get to central Zagori in order to have a magnificent view of the Vikos Canyon at its deepest (almost a kilometre). There we have a small snack with traditional pies (like spinach pies , seasonal fruits and local sweets and continue by visiting Dilofo, a village at the centre of Zagori.

Let’s find out how to travel off the beaten path in Central Zagori villages. An amazing viewpoint of Vikos gorge, the stone forest, several villages and lots of stone bridges, an old monastery at the cliffs of Vikos gorge with handmade paintings on wood, a museum of handmade clothes and carpets, single or three arched stone bridges, the longest stone steps route in Greece (1350 approximately and 25 turns) which was the only way to connect villages at the area, while enjoying local recipes or pies under a maple tree and finally a short brake to a monument dedicated to the brave women of Pindos range!!!

Zagori translates to “behind the mountain area”, includes 46 villages, and numerous stone bridges. In this picturesque area, people used the local stone to build houses, churches and monasteries, cobbled streets and stone-built bridges create an architectural whole which is unique. We visit several villages, unique viewpoints of Vikos gorge, stone bridges, natural pools, the coldest river in Europe (average temp 8-12o C) and a monument dedicated to the brave women of Pindos range

Discover one of the greatest monuments of the world, protected by UNESCO and characterized by it as “A Preserved and Protected Monument of Humanity”. Meteora is the second most important monastic center in Greece. The first ascetics came here in the 11th century. They flourished as a monastic center between the 13th and 14th century as many people who lived in the nearby areas embraced the monastic way of living. These unique and enormous columns of rock rise precipitously from the ground. But their unusual form is not easy to explain geologically. They are not volcanic plugs of hard igneous rock typical elsewhere, but the rocks are composed of a mixture of sandstone and conglomerate. This tour includes 3 visits to the monasteries plus several viewpoints of the magnificent scenery Note: This tour can be modified from day tour to sunset tour

Let’s discover Central Zagori area and enjoy swimming at an amazing waterfall. Our day is a combine tour which includes, hiking, swimming and sightseeing tour in Central Zagori area

Katsanochoria cluster of villages is located in a landscape of unforgettable beauty, landscape and mountain sightseeing

This Papingo – Vikos Gorge One Day tour offers us the ultimate view of the world’s deepest canyon, Vikos canyon. In our path, we’ll meet one of the clearest and coldest rivers of Europe, Voidomatis and well as some spots that provide us with a sublime view of the canyon. The silvery river’s waters, though cold, are surprisingly refreshing for swimming and ideal for rafting in the late spring and summer months.

It is a magnificent tour for riders! One of the most beloved mountain destinations in Greece, with beauty that charms you. The Vikos Gorge, with a length of 20 km, walls that range from 120–490 m deep, and a width ranging from 400 m to just a few meters at its narrowest part, is listed by the Guinness Book of records. The Vikos Gorge has been designated as a world geopark by UNESCO.

Zagori, also called Zagorochoria (The Zagori Villages) is a historical area and a municipality in Epirus, Greece, with an area of some 1,000 km², including 46 villages. Since 2023 the Zagori Cultural Landscape has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Zagori is one of the most picturesque and culturally rich regions in the Zagori area of Epirus, northwestern Greece. It's part of the broader Zagorochoria (Ζαγοροχώρια), a cluster of traditional stone villages nestled in the Pindus Mountains, known for their well-preserved architecture, stone bridges, cobblestone paths, and stunning natural landscapes

There’s more to Bulgaria & Romania than legends dare to unveil. In just three days you will have the chance to find out the history of these two beautiful countries, old medieval places and also you could try and taste the traditional food of these countries. Confirmation will be received at time of booking Children must be accompanied by an adult Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Not recommended for pregnant women Not recommended for participants with back problems Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions A moderate amount of walking is involved

Visit some of the most beautiful places around Veliko Tarnovo. Monasteries, waterfalls, historical monuments and sights. With our tours you will not only reach these beautiful sights, but we will help you explore them in the best possible way. Some of the tours include off-road, which means, you will enjoy the beautiful bulgarian nature as well and we will reach some magnificent places, that you could ever reach otherwise. – Choose one of the beautiful places you will have the opportunity to visit * Hotnitsa waterfall and Preobrajenski monastery * Kapinovski monastery and waterfall * For other routes on request Enjoy the beauty of the bulgarian nature and history.

The vast mountains surrounding Ioannina are filled with surprises. One of the most beautiful is «the villages behind the mountains”. There you can find 46 villages of incomparable beauty, drowned in vegetation. Stone is everywhere too, either as a part of the scenery or by human creation.

Zagori is one of the most beautiful mountainous regions in Greece and is famous for the traditional villages and the stone bridges of the area Generally, the inaccessibility of the area combined with many rivers and streams, especially during the winter months, required in the past the construction of bridges. The «golden age» of Zagori has allowed wealthy families to fund expensive and sometimes unsuccessful village connection projects. Today, about 60 bridges are preserved in very good condition, and there are testimonies about another hundred that have been destroyed.

Tzoumerka villages is an area of unique natural beauty, located in the heart of Tzoumerka mountain range (Athamanian Mountains) and Arachthos valley and gives visitors innumerable opportunities, as far as alternative tourism is concerned. Natural, cultural, architectural and religional monuments of supreme aesthetics and historical value await for visitors, who can simultaneously engage in various country activities

Nikopolis, also known as the 'city of victory', was founded in 29 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian to commemorate his victory over Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the nearby naval battle of Actium in 31 BC The monument of Zaloggo is located a short distance from the archaeological site of Kassopi, from where, according to history, 63 women of Sοuli villages fell off the cliff with their children in 1803 dancing, so as not to be captured by the soldiers of Ali Pasha (1788-1822) Acherontas strait and Estuary area is one of the 18 natural sites that have been recognized as the most remarkable in the whole region. In this area the most famous nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead) of the ancient Greek world is spotted which lies near the northwest shores of the Acherousian lake. Homer provides the earliest reference to the necromanteion of Acheron in his Odyssey, when Circe advises Ulysses to meet Teiresias, the blind seer, in the underworld in order to get an oracle for his return to Ithaka

The artificial lake of Aoos fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was constructed in 1986 for the purpose of producing energy. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark. In the area there are many small natural lakes, mountainous meadows and forests of black pine that reach a height of 30m. and also beeches (Fagus). Species of orchids and wild daffodils (Narcissus) are spotted beside the lake along with bird species like black storks and ducks but also bears, wolves and foxes reside in the area and more.

Take a trip to the mainland to visit the traditional village of Airisti on this private tour exclusively for our party. The day starts with pickup in a private vehicle. Listen as your driver or guide shares stories of local history and culture on your way to the mainland. Visit important landmarks like Monastery of Panagia Spileotisas, Voidomatis river and gorgeous stone pools on the way to Mikro Papingko. Enjoy free time in the village before heading home, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel door

Crossing Vikos Gorge is a lifetime experience, since it brings visitors directly in contact with the exceptional nature of Epirus. You hear birds chirping, you pass through impressive rock formations, and you observe rare herbs and flowers, especially in spring when everything is in bloom.